Adder Technology AV4OSD manual Configuring your PCs, Configuring the AdderView

by the computers when they are switched on.

2.4‘Interface powered’ operation without the optional power adapter

The AdderView draws its power from the connected computers via the keyboard cables. A single keyboard connection is normally sufficient to power the AdderView provided that the cable is no longer than 3 metres. If more than one computer is connected then the power will be intelligently drawn from all computers. Cables longer than 3 metres may be used provided that the AdderView is already powered by another connected computer or the optional power adapter. If you are cascading the AdderView to another AdderView then a power adapter must be connected to all AdderViews.

2.5 Configuring your PCs

Configure your PC in the same way that you would if your keyboard, mouse and monitor were all connected directly to your PC, but bearing in mind the following points:

AdderView emulates Microsoft compatible serial, IntelliMouse and PS/2 mice, so ensure that your PC software is configured for a Microsoft mouse of the correct type. Refer to the list of supported drivers in section 2.1.

AdderView supports VGA/SVGA/XGA/XGA2 type monitors, but does not support the automatic detection features available with some ‘plug and play’ monitors and video cards. If you have this type of video card and monitor, you should select the video mode manually instead of relying upon the automatic detection feature.

2.6 Configuring the AdderView

The AdderView is supplied pre-configured with factory defaults which are suitable for most applications. There are a number of more advanced options which can be set by the user. These are stored in the AdderView's EEPROM memory and are retained when the power is disconnected.

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